Critical access hospital in Watford City, ND
McKenzie County Healthcare Systems INC
709 4th Ave NE, Watford City, ND 58854 · (701) 842-3000
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient surveyNot rated
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
McKenzie County Healthcare Systems INC at a glance
McKenzie County Healthcare Systems INC is a non-profit critical access hospital in Watford City, North Dakota (McKenzie County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
69% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 130 minutes in the ER, worse than the North Dakota median of 115 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 1 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- McKenzie County
- CMS Certification Number
- 351302
How CMS scored this hospital
Number of measures in each group where the hospital was better, no different, or worse than the national rate.
| Measure group | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality (death rates) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 64% | 76.1% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 69% | 77% | 71.2% | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 73 | 194 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 130 min | 115 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 0% | 0.8% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 26% | 68.3% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8% | 8.4% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 5.9% | 6% | 5.8% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | North Dakota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate for hip/knee replacement (lower is better) | 4.7% | 4.8% | 4.2% | Worse |
Other hospitals near McKenzie County Healthcare Systems INC
- Not rated
Frequently asked questions
What is McKenzie County Healthcare Systems INC's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for McKenzie County Healthcare Systems INC. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at McKenzie County Healthcare Systems INC?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 130 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The North Dakota median is 115 minutes.
Does McKenzie County Healthcare Systems INC have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is McKenzie County Healthcare Systems INC and how do I contact it?
McKenzie County Healthcare Systems INC is at 709 4th Ave NE, Watford City, ND 58854. Phone: (701) 842-3000.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.